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Quote by Chet Atkins

“Lenny Breau is one of the true geniuses of the guitar. I suppose he is a musician's musician. His knowledge of the instrument and the music is so vast, and I think that's what knocks people out about him. But he's such a tasty player too. I think if Chopin had played guitar, he would have sounded like Lenny Breau.”

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Chet Atkins

A legendary guitarist, Chet Atkins was renowned for his unique playing style and musical contributions. Born on June 20, 1924, he passed away on June 30, 2001. His musical career spanned over half a century and had a profound impact on guitar playing and music production. more

“I was doing someones hair the day I first saw my guitar ... a guy was walking down the street with it, and knew that guitar was mine (a 1953 weathered Fender Telecaster) .. I said I'll get you the most beautiful guitar you've ever seen and I'll trade you straight across ... I found him a purple Telecaster and said here's your guitar ... that was it, it was like he knew that guitar belonged to me.”

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Author:Roy Buchanan

“I practice more than ever ... mostly scales and arpeggios ... and anything I can't do.”

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Author:Julian Bream

“Sound is what drives my solos, not verbal concepts, I never think 'I'm going to use a Lydian Dominant scale and then go up a half-step', even though that might be exactly what I end up doing.”

Thinking Ends Use Might Sound Half Music Steps Concepts Scales Dominant Solo Music Theory

Author:John Scofield

“Approach your guitar intelligently, and if there are limits, don't deny them. Work within your restrictions. Somethings you can do better than others, some things you can't do as well. So accentuate the positive.”

Ifs Wells Funny Can Do Music Limits Approach Guitar Deny Restriction Accentuate

Author:Chet Atkins